Feds Investigate Nissan Over VC-Turbo Engine Failures in the Rogue, Altima, QX50, and QX55
18 Dec 2023, 20:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a vehicle equipped with either of Nissan's two variable-compression turbo engines, this investigation should be of interest to you
Feds Investigate Kia Sorento With Lambda II 3.3L V6 Over Motive Power Loss Allegations
20 Nov 2023, 17:38 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The 2016 to 2017 model year Kia Sorento with the direct-injection 3.3L V6 from the Lambda II engine family is under investigation by the federal watchdog
NHTSA Looks Into Ford EcoBoost V6 Engine Failures, 708k Vehicles Potentially Affected
3 Oct 2023, 20:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If your Ford is equipped with a 2.7- or 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 produced before October 2021, this investigation concerns your vehicle
Ford EcoSport Engine Failure Complaints Prompt NHTSA Investigation
22 Sep 2023, 14:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The India-built EcoSport for the US market is under investigation over 1.0L EcoBoost failure allegations, with said failures caused by the oil pump going kaput
Ford Didn’t Build 2.3L EcoBoost Unit Properly in Certain Bronco, Ranger, Explorer Vehicles
6 Mar 2023, 13:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Rather than issuing a recall, the Ford Motor Company will replace 2.3L EcoBoost engines in certain mid-size vehicles as part of a customer satisfaction program
2023 Corvette Z06 Engine Fails After 621 Miles, New LT6 Installed Two Weeks Later
7 Feb 2023, 20:57 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Yet another C8 Z06 made clunking noises with under 1,000 miles on the clock. The owner believes that the LT6 might have spun a rod bearing
2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Breaks Down After 52 Miles, LT6 Engine Sounds Rattly
26 Dec 2022, 17:23 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / From the rattling noises produced by this 52-mile engine, the Z06 in the featured video may have spun a bearing and bent a connecting rod
Crazy Rocketman Takes His Jet Engine Dragon Out for a Ride, Ends Up Spitting Too Much Fire
30 Sep 2022, 08:09 UTC · By: Cristina Mircea / The Crazy Rocketman takes his jet engine-powered Desert Rat dragster out for a spin in the desert but the ride doesn't go as planned
NHTSA Investigates Engine Stalling Issue Affecting Dodge Journey, Jeep Compass, Patriot
28 Jul 2022, 11:10 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Jeep and Dodge are in hot waters over the engine stalling issue affecting the 2016 model year Journey, Compass, and Patriot
NHTSA Approves Investigation Into 2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine Failures
27 Jul 2022, 16:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Up to 25,538 examples of the 2021 model year Ford Bronco with the 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine may be recalled in due time
2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 Engine Failures Investigated by the NHTSA
3 Jun 2022, 07:13 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2021 Ford Bronco 2.7L EcoBoost V6 customers have had enough of the automaker's antics, and so did the NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
2021 Ford Bronco's 2.7-Liter Engine Has a Catastrophic Problem, Dozens Affected
30 Apr 2022, 11:39 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / Dozens of 2021 Ford Broncos with the 2.7-liter V6 engine suffered a catastrophic failure that can be traced to a dropped valve, Ford is aware of the problem
Knock Sensor Limits Engine RPM in Millions of Hyundai-Kia Cars with Bad Engine
17 Jan 2019, 10:22 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / If it detects a malfunction, the new Hyundai Kia sensor and software will prevent the engine rom exceeding 65 mph and 2,000 RPM
Vettel to Tackle Tough Engine Situation after Korea
27 Oct 2010, 10:20 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / It seems that not only Fernando Alonso has a big issue with engine wear this season, but also Red Bull's “golden boy” Sebastian Vettel. According to some recent reports after the Ko...
Renault Apologizes for Unexpected Red Bull Engine Failure
25 Oct 2010, 13:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Usually, when a driver experiences an engine failure during a race, it's as unexpected for him as it is for his team. Which is probably what happened with both Sebastian Vettel and his Red Bull...
De la Rosa Urges Ferrari to Solve Engine Problem
23 Apr 2010, 09:42 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Spanish driver Pedro de la Rosa doesn't seem to care about the latest rumors that suggest his potential replacement from BMW Sauber-Ferrari in the next few weeks, as he looks to the future with...
Alonso Calm Over 2nd Engine Failure in China
16 Apr 2010, 10:00 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari's Fernando Alonso has already experienced two engine failures this year, as his first practice session in China ended before it even started properly due to such an issue. The Spaniard&...
Alonso to Use Bahrain Engine in China
13 Apr 2010, 09:14 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Ferrari will not fit Fernando Alonso's car with a brand new powerplant for this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, as confirmed by the Scuderia on Tuesday. Although it was recently reported tha...
Alonso to Use 4th Engine in China
9 Apr 2010, 07:57 UTC · By: Ovidiu Panzariu / Fernando Alonso insisted that he is not at all worried with running out of engines throughout the ongoing season of Formula One. So far, the Spanish driver had one engine change prior to the season ...
Aprilia Updates RSV4 Recall
21 Feb 2010, 22:37 UTC · By: Alina Dumitrache / The North American division of Aprilia released an update to its RSV4 recall, stating that new replacement engines have arrived at RSV4 qualified Aprilia dealers and the company expects certified te...